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How an OpenAI influencer trip backfired
The brand trip is a right of passage for influencers. It's a mark of legitimacy that a sponsor wants to invite them on an all-expenses-paid vacation, often with luxurious freebies and activities. Trips can also spur hard feelings from uninvited influencers, trigger criticism from the public, and project a certain frivolousness. Usually it is fast… read more
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'Significant areas of Mars may have once been covered by water': Scientists find hidden clue in Spirit rover data
A new analysis of decades-old data from NASA's Spirit rover has uncovered overlooked traces of crystalline hematite and altered magnetite, adding to growing evidence that liquid water once played a major role in shaping the Red Planet. Read Full Story read more
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Tongue your friends in Big Hops Together, the froggy platformer's new eight player co-op update, which was inspired by Mario mods
Big Hops is the cool 3D platform game with the frog who can use their tongue as a grappling hook. Despite much questing and fervent prayer, I have yet to encounter a frog that can do this in reality. Real-life frogs are a slothful, unimaginative bunch, content to use their tongues purely to catch food… read more
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Samsung, who've been accused of worsening the RAM crisis via price fixing, reckon components will only get more expensive in 2027
Samsung have become the latest company to declare that the ongoing memory crisis isn't going away or getting better any time soon. The chip makers think the RAM shortage will only get worse in 2027 and supply of the tech won't stop being squeezed until 2028 at the earliest. Read more Read Full Article read more
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13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim
13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim A charity football day on Saturday, August 1, turned to horror when 13-year-old Nanthaphat Boonplod died after a lightning jellyfish sting off Sichon’s Ban Fai… Read More › The post 13 year old died… read more
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Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress
Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress Thailand and Indonesia enter a new era as PM Anutin and President Prabowo unveil a five-year partnership covering defence, trade, cybercrime, transport and ASEAN cooperation… Read More › The post Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional… read more
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Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development
Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development Thailand’s biggest waterfront redevelopment is on the table as ministers seek to move Bangkok Port to Laem Chabang, unlocking 2,353 rai while unions, experts and… Read More › The post Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with… read more
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Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister calls for death penalty to be carried out after all legal appeals end
Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister calls for death penalty to be carried out after all legal appeals end Pirapan calls for immediate executions after Pattaya’s five-body murder horror, saying brutal killers deserve death. As police probe alleged links between officers and suspect “Pong”,… Read More › The post Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister… read more
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Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026
Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026 Tourism Minister Surasak launches a ฿2.45bn recovery drive with possible flight subsidies as visitor numbers slip, global tensions mount and Thailand moves to restore confidence… Read More › The post Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s… read more
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Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Building on its recently announced plans to bring original Xbox games to PC, Microsoft is also planning to let developers bring their Xbox 360 games to PC as well, according to a leaked document, seen by The Verge, that was sent to developers recently. Xbox 360 games will be able to run on the next-gen… read more
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The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished
The Kindle Scribe is worth considering if you’re heading back to school, as its large 10.2-inch screen can display textbooks and ebooks, or let you jot down handwritten notes during class. Now through August 8th, the first-gen model (with a Premium Pen) is down to just $149.99 with 16GB of storage in refurbished condition at… read more
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Europe’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect
The European Union has ushered in some additional rules that aim to make it easier for people to identify chatbots and AI deepfakes online. The new transparency obligations under the bloc's landmark AI Act came into effect on August 2nd, requiring companies to disclose when people are interacting with AI models, and if content has… read more